It seems beneficial to have at least some experience with working at an existing company. Knowing how things are traditionally done, knowing where the bottlene

It seems beneficial to have at least some experience with working at an existing company. Knowing how things are traditionally done, knowing where the bottlenecks and communication problems lie, can be a big help in figuring out where you can take advantage of your own situation. It also helps you not take for granted many of the more subtle benefits a startup provides.